Triple C Design pod finished and installed - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

SilverBack · 11-11-2009, 12:55 AM

Okay I see now, it makes perfect sense. In that case I'll keep watching this thread for updates. Oh and sorry if I came off as thread-flaming in any way. I'm sure you understand that anyone who's spending their hard-earn cash on anything will be quite picky for quality and hence a bit of a PITA lol, so no hard feelings

Now let's get this thing going. I'm tired of seeing dark empty space behind my steering wheel. Kinda annoying sometimes

YarisSedan · 11-11-2009, 01:58 AM

I like it! But then again i have a sedan and no one makes anything for the sedan. But then again i already have a tach so i really have no use for this.

YaYa1320 · 11-11-2009, 02:10 AM

this is GREAT, I want one for sure... PM me and I will buy ASAP...

I will buy that one in pics if its 4 sale...

anubisx99 · 11-11-2009, 09:29 AM

Thanks for the interest you will be pm'd, for everybody Garm is suppose to get the sample today, aftr he checks everything will go from there, or just let us know, we'll see what we can do, also DYI will b up soon and install w/o the bolt and nut will be this weekend, we'll test it out for a few days and let u guys know if it's better...

cali yaris · 11-11-2009, 09:55 AM

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But then again i have a sedan and no one makes anything for the sedan.

wow. I've spent over a year getting parts for you sedan guys. Ask anyone.

anubisx99 · 11-11-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

wow. I've spent over a year getting parts for you sedan guys. Ask anyone.

yes he has...ok for you sedan owners, if the product sales and we get 10 to 15 garantee orders we can make one for the sedan it's up to you guys, hey Garm, please let everybody know when u get and inspect the part, thanks...

anubisx99 · 11-13-2009, 07:11 AM

ok, so, last night I installed the holder with hot glue and is holding up pretty good so the glue will be the way to go if you do not want to use the bolt and nut, I have made a video and will be up as soon as I can get it out of the camera, we will include the bolt and nut tho just in case, also DYI with pics and the video will still be up for your convenience...

cali yaris · 11-13-2009, 09:19 AM

I got the part late yesterday. I'll take some detail pics today and post them up. Overall, a nice piece. There are some flaws on the one I received, but I think the guys said that would be cleaned up on future production pieces.

KCALB SIRAY · 11-13-2009, 09:43 AM

It might look cleaner if you used a male and female flush mounted bolt in the kit. Similar to whats below. They come in all sizes and colors.

cruz-gsr · 11-13-2009, 09:45 AM

thats a good option, where do you think i can get them.

KCALB SIRAY · 11-13-2009, 09:50 AM

google flush mount male and female bolts and you'll get several sites dedicated to selling them

cruz-gsr · 11-13-2009, 10:20 AM

here some other pics with the hot glue install

also here is a pic w the door open

cali yaris · 11-13-2009, 09:13 PM

Ok guys here we go. I'm sure that the guys will post up after this and comment on the pod gauge. I respect the guys for creating and producing this piece, and I hope you all will too.

Overall Impressions

I'm going to say overall the piece is ok, but not outstanding. If this is the finished piece, it will require some finishing to look top notch. One note is that these pics are meant to show the flaws as clearly as possible, so please keep that in mind. I probably would have bought this if I hadn't mounted my gauges already, but I'd have it wrapped in CF or finished in some other way. I honestly don't think it's ready to just mount in the car and look great.

The "Problems"

The piece has some flaws. 1 and 4 below are results of the mold itself, and may be difficult to change. The rest are surface flaws, and could be fixed pretty easily.

1. The lip around the edge is completely different on one side than the other. This is a result of the mold.
2. There are numerous marks and pits in the overall surface.
3. Overall, the surface is a little uneven and "wavy".
4. Set against the glovebox, we see a 1/4" gap at the top of the pod where it sets against the dash. I pushed pretty hard with my hand and it didn't close the gap. Not noticeable from inside the car, but it is from the outside (Pics 5 and 6 show this).

ok, so here's the pics.

11-11-2009, 12:55 AM	#37
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Okay I see now, it makes perfect sense. In that case I'll keep watching this thread for updates. Oh and sorry if I came off as thread-flaming in any way. I'm sure you understand that anyone who's spending their hard-earn cash on anything will be quite picky for quality and hence a bit of a PITA lol, so no hard feelings Now let's get this thing going. I'm tired of seeing dark empty space behind my steering wheel. Kinda annoying sometimes __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

11-11-2009, 01:58 AM	#38
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	I like it! But then again i have a sedan and no one makes anything for the sedan. But then again i already have a tach so i really have no use for this. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

11-11-2009, 09:29 AM	#40
anubisx99 here again.. View User's Garage Drives: 2008 toyota yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Natick, MA Posts: 324	Thanks for the interest you will be pm'd, for everybody Garm is suppose to get the sample today, aftr he checks everything will go from there, or just let us know, we'll see what we can do, also DYI will b up soon and install w/o the bolt and nut will be this weekend, we'll test it out for a few days and let u guys know if it's better... __________________ Don't be threating me with a good time!!!

11-13-2009, 07:11 AM	#43
anubisx99 here again.. View User's Garage Drives: 2008 toyota yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Natick, MA Posts: 324	ok, so, last night I installed the holder with hot glue and is holding up pretty good so the glue will be the way to go if you do not want to use the bolt and nut, I have made a video and will be up as soon as I can get it out of the camera, we will include the bolt and nut tho just in case, also DYI with pics and the video will still be up for your convenience... __________________ Don't be threating me with a good time!!!

11-13-2009, 09:19 AM	#44
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I got the part late yesterday. I'll take some detail pics today and post them up. Overall, a nice piece. There are some flaws on the one I received, but I think the guys said that would be cleaned up on future production pieces. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

11-11-2009, 02:10 AM	#39
YaYa1320 YaYa Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 117	this is GREAT, I want one for sure... PM me and I will buy ASAP... I will buy that one in pics if its 4 sale...

11-13-2009, 09:43 AM	#45
KCALB SIRAY それを吸ってください View User's Garage Drives: black sand lb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,894	It might look cleaner if you used a male and female flush mounted bolt in the kit. Similar to whats below. They come in all sizes and colors. __________________ http://lifesdailypimpslap.tumblr.com/#me My Build

11-13-2009, 09:45 AM	#46
cruz-gsr View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Lift Back Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ashland Mass Posts: 512	thats a good option, where do you think i can get them. __________________

11-13-2009, 09:50 AM	#47
KCALB SIRAY それを吸ってください View User's Garage Drives: black sand lb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,894	google flush mount male and female bolts and you'll get several sites dedicated to selling them __________________ http://lifesdailypimpslap.tumblr.com/#me My Build

11-13-2009, 10:20 AM	#48
cruz-gsr View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Lift Back Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ashland Mass Posts: 512	new pics here some other pics with the hot glue install also here is a pic w the door open __________________

11-13-2009, 09:13 PM	#49
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Ok guys here we go. I'm sure that the guys will post up after this and comment on the pod gauge. I respect the guys for creating and producing this piece, and I hope you all will too. Overall Impressions I'm going to say overall the piece is ok, but not outstanding. If this is the finished piece, it will require some finishing to look top notch. One note is that these pics are meant to show the flaws as clearly as possible, so please keep that in mind. I probably would have bought this if I hadn't mounted my gauges already, but I'd have it wrapped in CF or finished in some other way. I honestly don't think it's ready to just mount in the car and look great. The "Problems" The piece has some flaws. 1 and 4 below are results of the mold itself, and may be difficult to change. The rest are surface flaws, and could be fixed pretty easily. 1. The lip around the edge is completely different on one side than the other. This is a result of the mold. 2. There are numerous marks and pits in the overall surface. 3. Overall, the surface is a little uneven and "wavy". 4. Set against the glovebox, we see a 1/4" gap at the top of the pod where it sets against the dash. I pushed pretty hard with my hand and it didn't close the gap. Not noticeable from inside the car, but it is from the outside (Pics 5 and 6 show this). ok, so here's the pics. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.